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Air Enforcement Division
Offices
- Administration and Policy (OAP)
- Civil Enforcement (OCE)
- Air Enforcement (AED)
- Special Litigation & Projects (SLPD)
- Waste & Chemical Enforcement (WCED)
- Water Enforcement (WED)
- Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training (OCEFT)
- Compliance (OC)
- Environmental Justice (OEJ)
- Federal Activities (OFA)
- Federal Facilities Enforcement (FFEO)
- Site Remediation Enforcement (OSRE)
| Director: | Adam Kushner |
|---|---|
| Associate Director: | Pam Mazakas |
| Vacant | |
Phone Number: |
(202) 564-2260 |
| FAX | (202) 564-0015 |
The Air Enforcement Division (AED), Office of Civil Enforcement, is responsible for judicial and administrative enforcement activities under the Clean Air Act (CAA). AED ensures the enforceability of rules promulgated under the Clean Air Act, including the 1990 Amendments. The Division provides national direction, leadership, and consistency in case selection, case development, and resolution and appeal of civil judicial and administrative enforcement actions pursuant to its statutory authorities.
AED's Mobile Source Program enforces motor vehicle fuels and emissions rules nationwide. The Stationary Source Program serves as lead EPA counsel for cases developed by headquarters-managed programs, including woodstoves, acid rain, and stratospheric ozone protection. AED provides:
- Technical, scientific and engineering support, through experts or contracts, to the development and pursuit of enforcement actions;
- Participation in and management of case negotiations, preparation of litigation and settlement documents, and development and presentation of the Government's cases in administrative and court proceedings and on administrative or judicial appeal;
- A focal point for the coordination of air enforcement issues with the Department of Justice, the Office of General Counsel and other offices.
The Division is the centerpiece of EPA expertise on all enforcement aspects of the programs related to the Clean Air Act. AED has the lead responsibility of enforcement related rulemakings and participates in rulemaking and regulatory interpretation workgroups. AED develops national enforcement policies, penalty policies, guidance, and outreach, focusing on high-profile enforcement initiatives and innovative programs. AED develops settlement policies, other policies and activities encouraging pollution prevention, technology innovation, environmental auditing and environmental justice. AED is responsible for reviewing Citizen Suits and Amicus Briefs under the Clean Air Act.
AED serves as the legal enforcement counsel on Clean Air Act issues across the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance sector and other Headquarters programs, and for EPA Regions and the States. The Division works closely with the other Divisions in the Office of Regulatory Affairs in the areas of multi-mediacase management. AED develops and coordinates enforcement initiatives with the other Offices and Divisions in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in the areas of strategic planning, regulatory applicability determinations, prioritization, and development of enforcement initiatives.
AED reviews and recommends actions on proposed regulations, programs and policies affecting the Division's programs to the Director of the Office of Civil Enforcement. AED represents its concerns and interests to other EPA Offices, States, Regions, the regulated community, and public interest and environmental groups.
AED's main office is located in the Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.